Jnr. Planning Engineer (Mandatory Residential Building experience)

Meraki Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Meraki Group seeks a Civil Planning Engineer to develop and manage project schedules, resources, and budgets for UAE construction projects. You will track baselines, coordinate with teams, and report to stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery from blueprints to completion.

The role requires 2 years of UAE experience, proficiency in Primavera P6/MS Project, AutoCAD, and MS Office, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience with planning software and construction processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, teamwork and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project schedules and baselines.
• Monitor progress, prepare management reports and update plans.
• Estimate labor/material needs and forecast cash flows.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and clients.
• Identify risks, implement recovery plans and manage changes.
• Report progress summaries and advise on corrective actions.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Progress Tracking

Budget & Cost Management

Coordination & Communication

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

A Civil Planning Engineer develops, monitors, and manages project schedules, resources, and budgets for construction projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion by creating detailed plans, tracking progress against baselines (like MS Project/Primavera), coordinating teams (architects, managers, site crew), managing risks, and reporting to stakeholders, essentially being the mastermind for project execution from blueprints to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling:Develop comprehensive schedules, set milestones, identify critical paths, and create baseline plans.
• Progress Monitoring:Track daily/weekly/monthly progress, compare actuals to planned, and prepare reports for management.
• Resource & Cost Management:Estimate labor/material needs, manage budgets, and forecast cash flows.
• Coordination & Communication:Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients; facilitate meetings and document decisions.
• Risk & Change Management:Identify potential roadblocks, assess risks, and develop recovery plans for delays.
• Reporting:Prepare progress summaries, highlight weaknesses, and advise on corrective actions.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Education:Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Technical Skills:Proficiency in planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project), understanding of construction processes, data analysis.
• Soft Skills:Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, analytical, and leadership abilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 2 years of UAE experience in Project execution of residential, commercial, or mixed-use building projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a growing and professional team delivering high-impact infrastructure projects across the UAE. This is your opportunity to play a key role in streamlining procurement and driving project efficiency in a fast-paced contracting environment.